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MJ02 WTC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 WTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,546 miles

front brake discs are lipped

o/s/f flexi brake pipe is cracked

o/s/f seat belt frayed (not significantly weakened)

traction control lamp on

Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad warning light is on

front brake discs are lipped

o/s/f flexi brake pipe is cracked

o/s/f seat belt frayed (not significantly weakened)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, inner wall cracking

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, inner wall cracking

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,388 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre inner wall starting to split and inner edge of tread is wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

suspension level tensiometer snapped

Fail 5 Nov 2012 105,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre inner wall starting to split and inner edge of tread is wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

suspension level tensiometer snapped

Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre inner wall starting to split and inner edge of tread is wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

suspension level tensiometer snapped

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,046 miles

front brake discs heavily worn down (lipped ) renew asap

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre just over 2mm tread

pad warning light on

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn down (lipped ) renew asap

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre just over 2mm tread

pad warning light on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,745 miles

rear number plate damaged

front brake discs and pads worn

both rear brake pipes corroding

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroding

brake pad warning light is on

front brake discs and pads worn

rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear lower suspension outer joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,453 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,798 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MJ02 WTC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ02 WTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ02 WTC registered?

MJ02 WTC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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